INTERSTATE-84 over Roaring Brook
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 1.8 Mile East of Route 32 · Structure no. 04285
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-84 over Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 over Roaring Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 70 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,889 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-84 over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is INTERSTATE-84 over Roaring Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 over Roaring Brook carry?
About 50,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-84 over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-84 over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.